Job Description
The role
Head of Marketing, Communications & Events
California - Bay Area, Hybrid
National Grid Partners (NGP) is the corporate venture and innovation arm of National Grid plc, investing in start-ups and breakthrough technologies that are Superpowered to accelerate the energy transition.
The Head of Marketing, Communications & Events is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a Superpowered, high-impact marketing, communications, and events strategy that drives business priorities, elevates brand positioning, and strengthens stakeholder engagement.
Operating with a high degree of professional autonomy, this role holds accountability for designing and executing a Superpowered function, aligning strategic vision with delivery excellence, while working within agreed Group frameworks and direction.
#LI-FN1, #HYBRID
What you'll be doing
- Create and deliver a long-term plan for marketing, communications, and events that supports the business's goals and aligns with the wider company strategy
- Be responsible for how the business tells its story, making sure the brand, messaging, and tone are clear and consistent
- Oversee all marketing, communications, media, and events so they work well together
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key people across the business and the wider organisation
- Manage and develop a small team of specialists
- Look after budgets and manage external agencies and suppliersMake sure all work follows company rules and protects the organization's reputation
About you
Essential:
Experience in marketing, communications, or events
A good understanding of how to manage a company's reputation and communicate clearly
Experience working in large or complex organisations
Desirable:
Experience in sectors like utilities, energy, infrastructure, or other innovative environments.
Experience working in the investment or venture arm of a large international company
A relevant degree or professional qualification.
Qualifications
- Educated to degree/postgraduate degree level with demonstrable professional development
- Significant experience as an industry leading communications campaigns practitioner, ideally with a track record of success with both internal and external audiences
More Information
Salary
$225,000 - $250,000 a year
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
The role
Head of Marketing, Communications & Events
California - Bay Area, Hybrid
National Grid Partners (NGP) is the corporate venture and innovation arm of National Grid plc, investing in start-ups and breakthrough technologies that are Superpowered to accelerate the energy transition.
The Head of Marketing, Communications & Events is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a Superpowered, high-impact marketing, communications, and events strategy that drives business priorities, elevates brand positioning, and strengthens stakeholder engagement.
Operating with a high degree of professional autonomy, this role holds accountability for designing and executing a Superpowered function, aligning strategic vision with delivery excellence, while working within agreed Group frameworks and direction.
#LI-FN1, #HYBRID
What you'll be doing
- Create and deliver a long-term plan for marketing, communications, and events that supports the business's goals and aligns with the wider company strategy
- Be responsible for how the business tells its story, making sure the brand, messaging, and tone are clear and consistent
- Oversee all marketing, communications, media, and events so they work well together
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key people across the business and the wider organisation
- Manage and develop a small team of specialists
- Look after budgets and manage external agencies and suppliersMake sure all work follows company rules and protects the organization's reputation
About you
Essential:
Experience in marketing, communications, or events
A good understanding of how to manage a company's reputation and communicate clearly
Experience working in large or complex organisations
Desirable:
Experience in sectors like utilities, energy, infrastructure, or other innovative environments.
Experience working in the investment or venture arm of a large international company
A relevant degree or professional qualification.
Qualifications
- Educated to degree/postgraduate degree level with demonstrable professional development
- Significant experience as an industry leading communications campaigns practitioner, ideally with a track record of success with both internal and external audiences
More Information
Salary
$225,000 - $250,000 a year
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
About National Grid
National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system. Our business areas play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, while continually seeking ways to make the energy system clean, fair, and affordable. In the UK we own and develop the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, taking electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s needed.
National Grid Electricity Distribution delivers electricity to over 20 million people across homes and businesses in the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales.
In the US, we own and operate electricity and natural gas networks, serving over 20 million people across New York State and Massachusetts.
National Grid Ventures operates across the UK, Europe, and the US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. National Grid Partners invests in entrepreneurs at the intersection of energy and emerging tech, with capital, resources, connections, and know-how.
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